Shikoku weather in May
Planning a getaway to Shikoku this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Shikoku in May?
Shikoku is a region in Japan. May in Shikoku generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Kōchi.
May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 140 mm in Kōchi. Meanwhile, Kōchi enjoys approximately 196 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shikoku in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Shikoku climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Shikoku?
Kōchi
In May Kōchi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Shikoku?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Shikoku with overall tolerable weather in Kōchi. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June and August provide pleasant weather in Kōchi. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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